Murphys, CA Real Estate — Homes For Sale in Murphys, CA

A stroll down tree-lined Main Street transports visitors back to the mid-1800s with buildings bearing thick stoned walls, iron shutters, and pastoral gardens with white picket fences. Murphys' rich and colorful past came alive in 1848 when John and Daniel Murphy established a trading post and gold mining operation in the area that is now their namesake. True entrepreneurs with the luck of the Irish, they were a part of the very first immigrant party (Stephens-Townsend-Murphy) to successfully bring wagons over the Sierra in 1844, paving the way for westward migration. John and Daniel's cries were among the first heard of "GOLD!" in California. It is reported that the brothers took two million dollars in gold ore from the Murphys Diggins in one year's time, making them millionaires before the age of 25. Today you can also enjoy taking a tour of Mercer Caverns, going golfing at Forest Meadows Golf Club, a hike through Calaveras Big Trees State Park, or visiting the famous Ironstone Vineyards. less

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Time to register your "Mucker" and "Swabber" for the 24th Annual Grape Stomp Competition! You and a partner can participate in California's Oldest and Longest Running Grape Stomp Competition held on October 7th in Murphys Park. Come join the fun but register soon, there are only 120 spots and they book fast! Every year on the first Saturday in October crowds of people form in Downtown Murphys Park to celebrate the beginning of the wine harvest season at the Largest and Oldest Grape Stomp Competition in California. Now in its 24th year, the annual community Grape Stomp has grown by participation to include over 70 teams vying to be known as "Champion of the Juice" or winner of the "Best Costume" award. During the stomp, teams of two, many with creative names and costumes, compete to collect the most juice out of 25 pounds of grapes in three-minute heats. Teams consist of a "stomper," who stands in half a wine barrel with the grapes, and a "swabber, or mucker" who stands outside the barrel and reaches in to help flow the juice out of a drain spout. Teams are encouraged to appear in costume and prizes are awarded based on originality, design and effort. Previous winners include the "Grapeful Dead" and the "Cork Fungus Fairies" with the most anticipated heat of the day being the Winemakers Heat where local winemakers come out to compete in a friendly rivalry for best juice out of the bottle and the Presidents Cup. Competitions are highly encouraged between businesses, sponsors, organizations and friends and pre-registration is strongly recommended as stomp competitions sell out well before the event. TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM VISIT https://calaveraswinealliance.ticketspice.com/grape-stomp-e... Crowds of over 10,000 people from near and far flood the little town of Murphy with a population of only 4000 for this exciting all day event that includes the Gold Rush Street Fair lining Main Street with over 100 outside vendors. Quality arts and crafts, antiques, handcrafted goods, jewelry, clothing, collectibles and food booths offer wares for sale in addition to Murphys' multitude of one-of-a-kind specialty shops, restaurants and tasting rooms that line Main Street. Crowds of over 10,000 people from near and far flood the little town of Murphy with a population of only 4000 for this exciting all day event that includes the Gold Rush Street Fair lining Main Street with over 100 outside vendors. Quality arts and crafts, antiques, handcrafted goods, jewelry, clothing, collectibles and food booths offer wares for sale in addition to Murphys' multitude of one-of-a-kind specialty shops, restaurants and tasting rooms that line Main Street. Attending the 24th Annual Grape Stomp Competition and Gold Rush Street Fair is free to the public and the event runs from 10am - 5pm on Saturday October 7th. less